Who let the dogs out?

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has banned 11 foreign breeds of dogs after complaints of dog bites but lack of any alternate plan for their care and housing has left many residents angry and fuming

From sifting rags to sorting lives

Dev Pratap and Chandni began life as rag-pickers and learnt to read late in life. But today, they are helping slum children rewrite their future through education and healthcare

Delhi records 358 lumpy skin cases in 10 days; govt procures 25K vax doses

The authorities reported 173 cases of lumpy skin disease in the capital on September 11. The first case was detected at the end of August

This job’s no joke

In the busy markets of Delhi, street artists dressed as clowns make an honest effort to attract clients to their owner's shop, spreading joy as their smiles conceal their distress

Unviable rides: Fuel costs go through the roof for auto drivers

Auto rickshaw drivers are suffering due to the 60% rise in prices of CNG in the last few months. While their demand for a rise in fares is valid, no such decision is forthcoming from the government

No boss, more freedom: Is freelancing worth it?

One of the long-term effects of the Covid pandemic has been the ballooning of the freelance community. Now that offices are asking staff to come back to the workplace, those who joined the gig economy state that they are better off being self-employed

Punching it into the history books

Following a tumultuous road to success, Telangana’s Nikhat Zareen has emerged as the undisputed queen of boxing at the IBA Women’s World Championship when she defeated Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas without breaking a sweat in the 52kg final

Delhi fires: How NOC from fire department can minimise losses

Two weeks ago, on May 13, the national capital witnessed the deaths of 27 people, most of them women, when a commercial building in Mundka caught fire. Three days later, on May 19, two consecutive fires broke out in Bawana and Mustafabad, killing one and injuring a total of six